Symone Sanders-Townsend

Symone Sanders Townsend is both a powerhouse political strategist and one of the most respected names in media. The North Omaha, Neb. native previously made history as the youngest presidential press secretary for Bernie Sanders’ campaign in 2016. She would later serve as a senior advisor and chief spokesperson for Vice President Kamala Harris. Sanders Townsend left the Biden administration in 2022, but she's still a powerful voice in news and politics as the co-host of MSNBC’s "The Weekend." This year, Sanders received Black Enterprise's Luminary Award at the Women of Power Summit.